4-H Horsemanship Skills

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4-H Horsemanship Skills Pat Comerford, Extension Horse Specialist Donna Zang, Butler County Extension Director Patty Kelly, Westmoreland Co. Volunteer
,What is the Horsemanship Skills Program? Planned progression of horse handling and riding skills
4-H member evaluated and completes one level before advancing to next level Emphasis on safety and education, not competition! ,Horsemanship Skills Program Optional!
EVERY youth can participate Youth may share horses ,Objectives of Program Develop horsemanship & safety skills
Recognize individual member accomplishment & achievement of goals Educate youth, volunteers, & parents Promote cooperation and teamwork Develop life skills in youth ,Why are we doing this? Key component of 4-H Horse Safety Program
Initiated in 1996
Meetings, input from volunteers, agents and 4-H members ,Skill Level 1 ALL members MUST start at Level 1
Emphasizes basic, correct and safe handling and riding Beginners Walk-trot only Examples: Catch, halter, lead, tie, bridle, saddle
Stop, start, turn, circle Emergency dismount ,Skill Level 2 Builds a solid foundation of handling and horsemanship skills
Introduces use of proper aids Introduces canter or lope and proper aids Examples: Showmanship skills, bathing, clipping, etc.
Control of horse at canter or lope Transitions - upward and downward Begin lateral movements; leg yield, sidepass ,Skill Level 3 Uses foundation skills to learn intermediate horsemanship skills
Rider expected to be balanced while using aids and maintaining an even pace More advanced control and confidence Examples: Lunge horse
Turns on forehand, hindquarter More lateral movements; shoulder in, etc. Counter canter ,Level 4 Advanced
Balanced horse and rider Exhibit calmness, rhythm, suppleness, coordination Examples: Understands trailer safety
Lengthening and shortening of gaits 360 degree turns hindquarter, forequarter Flying lead changes ,Getting Started... OPTIONAL!
Agent & volunteers decide whether or not to implement County-wide or club level? Could be used by: Individual members
Local clubs County programs ,Next Steps… Identify volunteer committee to plan and implement program
Good working relationship with agent!! Identify at least 3 volunteers for testing Identify one volunteer to coordinate records ,Examiner Training Level 3 - 4 Examiner Trainers will train and certify Level 1-2 examiners
Process similar to 4-H horse measurer certification ,Examiner Training Level 1 - 2 Examiners:
Screened 4-H volunteer MUST have agent approval & completed examiner form Attend certification training Demonstrate ability to evaluate skills ,Level 1 - 2 Testing County level
3 volunteers required for every test Mix volunteers from different clubs County sets testing dates ,Examiner Training Level 3 - 4 Examiners:
Screened 4-H volunteer MUST have approval of PA 4-H Horse Program Development Committee Attend certification training Demonstrate ability to evaluate skills ,Level 3 - 4 Testing District, regional, or state level
3 volunteers required for every test Mix volunteers from different counties District or Development Committee sets testing dates ,Level 3-4 Testing Penn State or another location to be determined
District or state event? Will set testing as needed ,County Implementation Volunteers and agent meet to develop county plans
Need consensus on what is successful skill completion Set testing date(s) for Level 1 Allow at least 6 - 8 weeks from introduction to first testing May cooperate with other counties ,Introduce Members Member Packet
Information sheet
Member Skill Sheets Reference list Attend meetings, educational activities ,How do 4-H members learn skills? Practice skills at home
Local club meetings Clinics, practice sessions, mock testing Member, adult demonstrations Use reference materials ,Members can progress beyond these skills to more specialized areas Jumping
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